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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,041.67, 397,568.66 and 174,959.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,041.67, 397,568.66 and 174,959.19 is: 241,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,041.67 : 397,568.66 = 174,959.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,041.67/397,568.66 = 174,959.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,041.67x = 397,568.66 × 174,959.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,041.67x = 69,558,289,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,558,289,848.19/288,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,486.90

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